Toyota Motor Kyushu

What Toyota Motor Kyushu does

Toyota Motor Kyushu, Inc. is a wholly-owned manufacturing subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, incorporated on February 8, 1991, and headquartered at the Miyata Plant in Miyawaka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is Toyota's exclusive production base for Lexus vehicles outside North America, manufacturing four Lexus models — the RX, NX, UX, and ES — along with powertrain components including engines (2GR, 8AR, TNGA) and hybrid transaxles. Operations are distributed across three integrated plants within Fukuoka Prefecture: the Miyata Plant (stamping, welding with ~1,000 robots, painting, and final assembly of vehicles, on ~113 hectares), the Kanda Plant (engine casting, machining, and assembly, on ~32 hectares), and the Kokura Plant (aluminum die-casting, precision machining, and hybrid component assembly, on ~34 hectares). A Technical Center established in 2016 provides in-house design and development for upper body parts and drive units. The company employs 11,187 people as of April 1, 2026, and operates as a captive manufacturer without direct end-consumer sales.

The company generates revenue exclusively through hardware sales — finished vehicles and powertrain components transferred internally to Toyota Motor Corporation, which in turn distributes finished Lexus vehicles through its global dealer network to approximately 80 countries and regions across Asia, North America, and Europe. Approximately 90% of vehicles produced are exported. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; vehicle pricing is set through the Lexus dealer channel and component pricing is determined via Toyota's internal transfer mechanism. The company has accumulated over 5 million vehicles in cumulative production (milestone reached June 2013), 2 million engines (January 2016), and 1 million hybrid transaxles (October 2016). It holds the Deming Prize (2016) and Deming Prize Grand Prize (2019) and has been named the U.S. market research firm's "World's No.1 Factory" for quality six times, most recently in June 2026.

Name

Toyota Motor Kyushu

Legal name

Toyota Motor Kyushu, Inc.

Website

https://toyota-kyushu.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Toyota Motor Kyushu is a wholly-owned Toyota Motor Corporation subsidiary operating three Fukuoka Prefecture plants that exclusively manufacture Lexus vehicles (RX, NX, UX, ES) and powertrain components, exporting approximately 90% of output to roughly 80 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Manufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (3361), Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies (3711), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Hybrid Powertrain Integration Manufacturing (ICE-HEV/PHEV modules) (IMACAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Manufacturing (Gasoline/Diesel) (IMACAHAA), Passenger Vehicle Transmission & Drivetrain Systems Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAG)

Keywords

• Automotive vehicle manufacturing
• Luxury car production
• Hybrid powertrain components
• Automotive engine assembly
• OEM automotive manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Fukuoka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Automobile and Parts Manufacturing: Toyota Motor Kyushu manufactures Lexus vehicles (RX, NX, UX, ES) and powertrain components (engines and hybrid parts). Approximately 90% of vehicles are exported to approximately 80 countries and regions globally. Revenue is generated through the sale of manufactured vehicles and components to Toyota Motor Corporation and through the global Lexus sales network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Toyota Motor Kyushu manufactures Lexus luxury vehicles (RX, NX, UX, ES) and powertrain components (engines and hybrid parts) across three factories in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan: Miyata Plant (vehicle body production and assembly), Kanda Plant (engine production including 2GR and TNGA engines), and Kokura Plant (hybrid component production). Approximately 90% of vehicles are exported to approximately 80 countries and regions across Asia, North America, and Europe. The company also operates a Technical Center for design and development of upper body parts and drive units.

Product overview

Toyota Motor Kyushu is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation and operates three manufacturing plants in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan: Miyata Plant (vehicle assembly), Kanda Plant (engine production), and Kokura Plant (hybrid component production). The company specializes in manufacturing Lexus luxury vehicles (RX, NX, UX, ES) and hybrid/engine components. Approximately 90% of vehicles produced are exported to approximately 80 countries and regions in Asia, North America, and Europe. The company also operates a Technical Center for design and development, and offers factory tour programs for visitors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TEAM Kyushu: Corporate brand representing the company's unified workforce and collaborative spirit in manufacturing

Products and services

• Lexus ES Lexus ES is a luxury sedan produced at Toyota Motor Kyushu's Miyata Plant. The 7th generation launched in November 2018 as the first Lexus ES sold in Japan, featuring the world's first mass-produced digital side mirrors, and is exported to approximately 90 countries.
• Lexus UX Lexus UX is a compact crossover SUV produced exclusively at Toyota Motor Kyushu's Miyata Plant since December 2018, including the battery-electric UX300e variant. It was the first Toyota model where Kyushu took on part of the new vehicle development, featuring the world's first resin back door for Lexus. Exported to approximately 80 countries and regions.
• Lexus NX Lexus NX is a luxury compact SUV produced at Toyota Motor Kyushu's Miyata Plant, with full-scale production of the new generation beginning in November 2021. The NX is exported to global markets alongside other Lexus models.
• Lexus RX Lexus RX is a luxury SUV manufactured at Toyota Motor Kyushu's Miyata Plant and exported to approximately 80 countries and regions worldwide. RX production at Miyata began in the late 1990s alongside the related Harrier model.
• Engine Production (Kanda Plant) Kanda Plant produces engines including the 2GR engine, the 8AR engine, and TNGA-series engines. Production covers casting, fully automated cylinder-block machining, careful assembly in clean environments, and full-unit test runs in soundproof rooms. Cumulative engine production reached 2 million units by January 2016. Engines are supplied to Toyota Motor Corporation for use in Lexus vehicles.
• Hybrid Component Production (Kokura Plant) Kokura Plant produces hybrid-vehicle components including die-cast aluminum housings and cases, NC-machined precision parts, and assembled hybrid transaxles. Inspection devices measure operating noise and dimensional accuracy. Cumulative hybrid transaxle production reached 1 million units by October 2016. Components are supplied to Toyota Motor Corporation for use in Lexus hybrid vehicles.
• Factory Tours Factory Tours are an on-site and remote educational service offered to general visitors, school groups, and organizations. On-site tours are hosted at the Miyata Plant and remote tours use the Zoom web conferencing system for school social-studies groups and other parties. The remote factory tour program reached a cumulative 100,000 visitors in October 2023.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6-time recipient of 'World's No.1 Factory' award for quality (tied for world record), most recently in 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 福岡県宮若市 (Miyawaka City, Fukuoka Prefecture)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 October 2023Toyota Motor Kyushu donated 2 units of Noah hybrid welfare vehicles to Miyawaka City for use as AI demand taxis (、ふれタク) to help address local transportation challenges. The vehicles are wheelchair accessible and will serve citizens with diverse mobility needs.
• 九州大学 (Kyushu University)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023Toyota Motor Kyushu and Kyushu University Fisheries Research Institute entered a joint research agreement for the development of blue carbon creation technology. The partnership involves seaweed cultivation and reef restoration efforts in Fukutsu City and Okagaki Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, to contribute to carbon neutrality and decarbonized society. In February 2024, blue carbon survey data was shared with local governments and fisheries cooperatives. The company is building a sustainable blue carbon creation system in coordination with the university and local fishing associations.
• 北九州市 (Kitakyushu City)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2022Toyota Motor Kyushu and Kitakyushu City signed the 'Re-Q Initiative Partnership Agreement for Regional Disaster Prevention Capacity Enhancement' (『Re-Q』を活用した地域防災力向上に関する連携協定) on August 29, 2022, to enhance local disaster prevention capabilities.
• 北九州市 (Kitakyushu City)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2022Toyota Motor Kyushu and Kitakyushu City signed a partnership agreement for carbon neutrality on April 22, 2022. The company is also working with Kitakyushu City on distributed priority traffic control systems (分散型優先走行制御システム) as announced in November 2021.
• 苅田町 (Kanda Town)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Since 2014, Toyota Motor Kyushu has been supporting agricultural activities in the Ikakuji district of Kanda Town, including harvesting crops, grass cutting, and forest road cleaning. This contribution was recognized with the 'Tsuchi Kuni Tanada Legacy' certificate of appreciation in February 2024.
• 宮若市・宗像市 (Miyawaka City and Munakata City)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2010Partnership agreement for cooperation signed in April 2010 with Miyawaka City and Munakata City. The agreement covers various community collaboration initiatives including environmental protection, traffic safety, and manufacturing education.
• トヨタ自動車株式会社 (Toyota Motor Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerToyota Motor Kyushu is a wholly-owned subsidiary (100% shareholding) of Toyota Motor Corporation. The parent company provides the production mandate for Lexus vehicles and coordinates global distribution. Toyota Motor Kyushu became a member of Lexus International Company and operates under Toyota's production and quality systems.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mitsubishi Motors Corporation: Japanese automaker within the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, producing SUVs, passenger cars, and plug-in hybrid (Outlander PHEV) vehicles. Comparable as a Japan-based OEM with multiple plants and powertrain integration, including hybrid systems relevant to Kyushu's hybrid component production focus.
• Hyundai Motor Company: Korean global automaker producing vehicles under Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis (luxury) brands, including hybrid and BEV powertrains. Comparable as a major Asian automaker with luxury brand (Genesis, parallel to Lexus) and significant hybrid/EV production, competing with Toyota/Lexus in U.S. and global premium markets served by Kyushu exports.
• Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Major Japanese automaker with multiple Japanese manufacturing plants producing vehicles including the premium Infiniti brand. Comparable in scale and Japanese manufacturing base, with similar vertically integrated vehicle/powertrain operations, though Nissan has pursued BEV strategy more aggressively than Toyota/Kyushu's HEV-heavy mix.
• Mazda Motor Corporation: Japanese passenger vehicle OEM with headquarters and primary production in Hiroshima, Japan. Comparable as a Japan-based automaker with in-house powertrain (Skyactiv) production and premium-adjacent positioning, though smaller in scale than Toyota Motor Kyushu.
• Subaru Corporation: Japanese passenger vehicle OEM with similar manufacturing scale (multiple plants, primarily Japan-based) and powertrain integration. Comparable as a Japanese OEM with vertically integrated vehicle and powertrain production, though broader in product portfolio (SUVs, passenger cars) and not part of the Toyota Group.
• Honda Motor Co., Ltd. Japan's second-largest automaker with vertically integrated vehicle and powertrain (engines, hybrid systems) manufacturing across multiple Japanese plants. Comparable as a large Japanese OEM with hybrid technology (Honda's i-MMD parallels Toyota's HEV systems Kyushu produces) and similar manufacturing footprint approach.

Direct peers

• Toyota Motor East Japan, Inc. Toyota Group manufacturing subsidiary producing vehicles including the Yaris, Corolla, and certain Lexus models at its Iwate, Miyagi, and Saitama plants. Closely comparable as a wholly-owned Toyota manufacturing subsidiary with multiple plants, comparable scale, and similar B2B transfer-pricing model to Toyota Motor Kyushu.
• Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana (TMMI): Toyota's Indiana-based subsidiary producing the Highlander, Grand Highlander, and Sienna minivans with significant powertrain production capability. Comparable as a wholly-owned Toyota manufacturing subsidiary with integrated vehicle and powertrain operations, similar scale, and competing for Toyota's global production allocation.
• Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK): Toyota's largest North American manufacturing complex, producing Lexus vehicles (including ES alongside Kyushu), Camry, and powertrain components. Directly comparable as a major Toyota global production hub producing overlapping Lexus models and powertrains, competing for Lexus production allocation with Kyushu.
• Toyota Auto Body Co., Ltd. Toyota Group manufacturing subsidiary that produces minivans (Noah, Voxy), commercial vehicles, and vehicle bodies. It is a direct sister-company peer of Toyota Motor Kyushu within the Toyota Group manufacturing ecosystem, sharing the same B2B manufacturing subsidiary model and producing vehicles/parts for Toyota Motor Corporation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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